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ELIZABETH LENNON, MS, CADC

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I BELIEVE IN THE POSSIBILITIES AVAILABLE TO THOSE WILLING TO COMMIT TO THEIR OWN GROWTH PROCESS. Elizabeth Lennon is a counselor who partners with clients in... Read more

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Shoma Vyas

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Alyson LoVerde, MSW, LSW, CDVP, CTP

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Jessica Winkler, LCPC, MA

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Leah Samler, Dr.

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Tamica Jackson, LCPC

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Dawn Sage, LCPC

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Georgia Angelakos, LCPC

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Jen Pritchard, LCSW

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Jacquelyn Banks, LCSW

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I am a holistic healer dedicated to working alongside clients in their mental wellness journey. I am trained in EMDR, IFS, and practice somatic therapy. I... Read more

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Elizabeth Mabbott, LPC

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Matteson, IL

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Steven Spears, LCPC

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Nicole Rea, MA, LCSW

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Chicago, IL

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Jaime Cox, LCSW

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Wendi Lev, LCSW, ACSW, CADC

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Chicago, IL

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Dorian Turner, LCSW

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Chicago, IL

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As a therapist and Founder of iThrive Therapy PLLC, I provide telemental health services in illinois, Florida, Texas and Vermont. I work well with millennials... Read more

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Levi Wampler, LCPC

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I support adults in Illinois to navigate Relationship, Trauma, and Anxiety struggles. Schedule a free consultation today. Do you find yourself stuck in the... Read more

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Tracey Kite, LCSW

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Glenview, IL

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My passion is the development and support of health people, families, and communities. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. I... Read more

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Susan Schaffer, LCSW

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Northbrook, IL

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Lauren Herrera

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South Holland, IL

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Shannon Woods, MSW, LCSW

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Geneva, IL

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Michele Shelly, LCSW, MSW, CCTP

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New Lenox, IL

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Katherine Saunders , LCSW

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Quincy, IL

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Amy Braun

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Naperville, IL

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John Dominguez, PhD

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Evanston, IL

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Tomasz Jurczak, LPC

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Chicago, IL

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I am an licensed professional counselor with expertise in addiction, couples counseling, grief and mood disorders. I am a laid back non judgmental therapist... Read more

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Michael Keigher, LCSW

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Chicago, IL

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Alicia Chin, LCPC, BCBA, ADHD-CCSP

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Alicia has over 17 years of experience in mental health services for neurodivergent adults in psychotherapy, group therapy, behavior therapies and crisis... Read more

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Nawal Alomari, LCPC

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Cheron Allen, LCPC

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Champaign, IL

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I am a seasoned Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 10+ years in the field. I enjoy working with high-functioning adults who struggle with trauma... Read more

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